Race, representation, and local governments in the US South: the effect of the Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 redefined race relations in the United States. Yet evidence on its effect on Black office holding remains scant. Using novel data on Black elected officials between 1962 and 1980, we assess the impact of the Voting Rights Act on the racial makeup of local governments in...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Chicago Press
2023
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